Street Fighter: Jason Momoa's CGI Blanka Started on Set | Collider BTS

Director Kitao Sakurai reveals just how chaotic filming Street Fighter became when a rain-soaked fight between Ken and Ryu turned into a logistical nightmare. With the set literally flooding, camera lenses fogging up every 15 seconds, and the crew working against the elements, Sakurai explains why embracing the chaos made the sequence more authentic. In this exclusive Collider interview, Sakurai takes us behind the scenes of the 2026 Street Fighter movie to discuss the extraordinary effort behind its fight choreography, practical stunts, and ambitious action sequences. He breaks down the painstaking process of creating Honda and Ryu's steam room fight, which required extensive planning and precise coordination. Sakurai also explains how Jackie Chan movies and '90s action filmmaking influenced his approach. From wire rigs and breakaway sets to real physical performances, his goal was to capture the energy of actors performing action on camera rather than relying heavily on CGI. Plus, discover why the film uses hand-drawn animation to explore Ken and Ryu's backstory, how motion capture helped bring Jason Momoa's character to life, and what Cody Rhodes and the rest of the cast brought to their roles. Chapters: 0:00 Ken and Ryu's Fight Literally Flooded the Set 0:47 The Challenge of Honda and Ryu's Steam Room Fight 1:27 How Street Fighter's Fight Choreography Was Planned 2:35 Why '90s Action Movies Inspired Street Fighter 4:14 Hand-Drawn Animation for Ken and Ryu's Backstory 5:03 Practical Performances, CGI, and Motion Capture 6:05 Cody Rhodes, the Cast, and Bringing Characters to Life Our Social Media:   / collider   www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Michael Zimmermann & Trent B Minia For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com #streetfighter #kitaosakurai #collider